Rockford, Illinois – Rakim Chaney, a senior at Rockford Auburn, achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new school record of 41 points in their recent home game against Hononegah. This victory also marked Chaney’s surpassing of the 1,000-point mark for his high school basketball career. The game was an emotional one for Chaney as it was his final home game at the Castle. The outstanding performance caught the attention of basketball enthusiasts and fans alike.
The “Overtime” team of Scott Leber and Regan Holgate has compiled a comprehensive list of boys and girls’ basketball results from that Saturday. Among the notable scores are Auburn’s 77-48 win against Hononegah, where Chaney’s incredible record-breaking effort led the team to victory. Additionally, Guilford defeated Lindblom with a score of 72-65, and Freeport secured a 49-43 win against Belvidere North, putting them at 13-4 in conference play.
In other boys’ scores, Neuqua Valley emerged victorious with a 79-59 win against Pecatonica, while South Beloit triumphed over Christian Liberty with a solid 58-37 win. The girls’ 1A regional scores included a 44-25 win for Dakota against Durand, Lena-Winslow’s 53-28 win against South Beloit, and Alden-Hebron’s 55-18 victory over Hiawatha, among others.
The girls’ 2A regional scores featured a 58-25 win for Rockford Christian against North Boone, a 66-34 win for Winnebago against Richmond-Burton, and a 42-37 win for Johnsburg against Genoa-Kingston. Additionally, the girls’ 3A regional scores saw Rochelle clinching a 52-33 victory over Plano, while the girls’ 4A regional scores included a 40-23 win for Jacobs against McHenry.
The intense competition and exceptional performances made for an exhilarating day of basketball, showcasing the immense talent and dedication of the student-athletes. These results serve as a testament to the hard work and skill displayed by the teams, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the basketball season.